Cara Louwman (The Netherlands, 1967) is a contemporary fine art photographer specialized in creating images that tells a story. She uses photography as a mean to stage and idea and to present new perspectives on contemporary subjects. Her photographs are characterized by the use of multiple layers, both literally and figuratively. She creates images that are often different from a direct representation of reality. A recurring source of inspiration are cabinets of curiosities. At this moment, Cara is particular interested in what it means to have roots and how to bring her family history into her own life.
In July 2017, she has completed her study Photographic Design at the University of Applied Photography. Subsequently, she was selected to participate in a one-year BredaPhoto Masterclass Course by photographer Jan Rosseel. Followed by the postacademic program 'Photobook: from image to publication' by photographer Niels Stomps at the Fotoacademie.
Cara's photographs have been exhibited at GUP New Dutch Photography Talent 2020 (December 2019), Atlas of Humanity at Galerie Joseph le Marais in Paris (November 2019), Anima Mundi Festival during Venice Art Biennale (October-November 2019), BredaPhoto Festival (September-October 2018), ZomerExpo in Museum de Fundatie (May-August 2017) and former concentration camp Amersfoort (from April 2015 onwards).